You are caring for a newly admitted patient and realize that the research has shown that there is an increased risk of contracting Neissera meningitides from respirator secretions during which of the following procedures? Select all that apply
a. Measuring oral temperature
b. Placing a catheter into epidural spaces
c. Injecting material into epidural spaces
d. Injecting material into subdural spaces
e. Placing a catheter into subdural spaces
f. Measuring pulse rate
B, C, D, E
Research has shown that there is an increased risk of contracting Neissera meningitides from respirator secretions during the following invasive procedures: when inserting a catheter into epidural or subdural spaces and when injecting material into epidural or subdural spaces. The CDC recommends that face masks be worn.
You might also like to view...
The ANA's proposal for entry level for professional practice initiated debate among nurses. Which of the following would be most at risk if the ANA proposal were implemented?
1. An RN with an associate degree who has a head nurse position 2. An RN with a BSN who is a staff nurse 3. An RN with a diploma who works overtime 4. An RN with an associate degree who is currently in school
A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive outside a mall. The client is known to the ED staff as having bipolar disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his left ankle
He is febrile with a productive cough, and the care team suspects pneumonia. A sputum culture for tuberculosis has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A) Bipolar disorder B) Pneumonia C) Cellulitis D) Tuberculosis
A client comes into the clinic and tells the nurse he goes to an acupuncturist for pain. The nurse says he should take pain medication instead. This would be called cultural:
a. Conflict b. Blindness c. Relativism d. Imposition
A group is in the working phase. One member says, "That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Everyone whines and tells everyone else what to do. This group is a total waste of my time." Which comment by the group leader would be most therapeutic?
a. "You seem to think you know a lot already. Since you know so much, perhaps you can tell everyone why you are back in the hospital?" b. "I think you have made your views clear, but I wonder if others feel the same way. How does everyone else feel about our group?" c. "It must be hard to be so angry." Direct this comment to another group member, "You were also angry at first but not now. What has helped you?" d. "I would like to remind you that one of our group rules is that everyone is to offer only positive responses to the comments of others."